Traveling Pile Driver Mechanic (Solar)

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Traveling Solar Pile Driver Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pile driving equipment across multiple job sites.

This role requires extensive travel and a strong technical background in hydraulic, electrical, and GPS-integrated systems, with focus on Vermeer and Gayk machines. Responsibilities include diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and calibration of Trimble GPS systems, supporting field crews, and ensuring safety and uptime across

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience on heavy equipment, preferably pile drivers or similar machinery.
• Hands-on experience with Vermeer and/or Gayk equipment.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems.
• Experience with Trimble GPS or similar machine control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostics.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (50–90%).
• CDL preferred but not required.
• Experience in solar or renewable energy construction preferred.
• OEM training or certifications (Vermeer, Gayk, Trimble) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain solar pile driving equipment, including Vermeer and Gayk machines.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections to ensure maximum uptime and reliability.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems in field conditions.
• Calibrate and maintain Trimble GPS systems used for pile alignment and installation.
• Support field crews with technical expertise on equipment operation and performance.
• Coordinate with operations and project teams to prioritize repairs and minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate service records, inspection reports, and parts usage documentation.
• Travel to various project sites as needed (often on short notice).
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Willingness to travel

Manuals & schematics reading

Tools

Vermeer equipment

Gayk equipment

Trimble GPS systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Traveling Solar Pile Driver Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing pile driving equipment used in solar construction projects across multiple job sites. This role requires extensive travel and a strong technical background in hydraulic, electrical, and GPS-integrated systems, with a focus on Vermeer and Gayk pile driving equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain solar pile driving equipment, including Vermeer and Gayk machines.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections to ensure maximum uptime and reliability.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems in field conditions.
• Calibrate and maintain Trimble GPS systems used for pile alignment and installation.
• Support field crews with technical expertise on equipment operation and performance.
• Coordinate with operations and project teams to prioritize repairs and minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate service records, inspection reports, and parts usage documentation.
• Travel to various project sites as needed (often on short notice).
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working on heavy equipment, preferably pile drivers or similar machinery.
• Hands‑on experience with Vermeer and/or Gayk equipment required.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems required.
• Experience with Trimble GPS or similar machine control systems required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostics required.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (50–90%) required.
• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred but not required).
• Experience in solar or renewable energy construction preferred.
• OEM training or certifications (Vermeer, Gayk, Trimble) preferred.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.